Active Government Funding Opportunities

AFOSR funds basic research across engineering, information science, and physical/biological sciences to develop innovative capabilities supporting Air Force warfighting and peacekeeping missions. The program partners with Air Force, university, and industry labs to transition research discoveries into operational technologies.

The Army seeks fundamental AI research to advance artificial intelligence capabilities for military applications. This broad agency announcement invites novel research proposals addressing core AI challenges and emerging technical solutions.

NSF supports faculty research at predominantly undergraduate institutions through RUI and ROA funding. These programs integrate research with undergraduate education, build institutional research capacity, and enable collaborations with research-intensive organizations across all scientific disciplines.

NSF funds educational initiatives and career development in Earth Sciences, including research internships for undergraduates and teachers, postdoctoral fellowships, and faculty research programs that integrate education with research to broaden participation in geosciences.

NSF seeks fundamental research on bidirectional human-machine interaction in physics-based environments. Projects should advance theory, modeling, or technologies for intelligent systems collaborating with humans in applications like disaster response, elder care, and dynamic workplaces.

NSF funds rigorous social science research to understand how scientific discovery happens, how science communicates its value, and how research translates into societal benefits and evidence-based policy. Projects should develop new theories, models, and analytical tools that advance understanding of science's mechanisms and impact.

NSF seeks interdisciplinary research on resilient infrastructure systems that function under extreme conditions—from natural disasters to technological disruptions. Projects should integrate systems thinking, data analytics, and socio-technical approaches to optimize design, operations, and performance across lifeline systems and communities.

NSF seeks rigorous research to understand research security threats, risks, and mitigation strategies across STEM fields. Projects should develop evidence-based insights, novel methodologies, and data-driven tools to inform U.S. research security policy and practice.

The Air Dominance BAA seeks innovative research and development solutions to advance next-generation air superiority capabilities and technologies. This broad announcement invites novel approaches to address evolving aerial warfare challenges and maintain strategic advantage.

STARBASE Cherry Point is a STEM education and youth outreach program that introduces students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning experiences at a military installation.

ACC-APG special announcement regarding MAPS acquisition planning and industry outreach. Pre-solicitation industry day update for defense acquisition program planning.

USPS Office of Inspector General Broad Agency Announcement seeking proposals for professional consultant and support services. Rolling solicitation for OIG operations and investigations support.

Firm-fixed-price contract for fireworks display production and pyrotechnic services for America250 July 4, 2026 diplomatic event in Tokyo, Japan.

Defense Health Agency Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for innovative solutions in healthcare IT, operational efficiency, and program management. Innovative commercial technology acquisition.

Conduct cutting-edge research on Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems to understand their global climate impacts. NSF funds fieldwork requiring U.S. Antarctic Program logistical support that advances Earth systems science and builds polar research capacity.

DARPA Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS) is an open-call digital marketplace enabling rapid acquisition of breakthrough disruptive technologies and novel research solutions via Other Transaction Authority.

DARPA Commercial Solutions Opening seeking proposals to commercialize innovative solutions from DARPA R&D programs, closing military capability gaps with commercial products and embedded entrepreneur support.

NSF EPSCoR supports research infrastructure development across eligible jurisdictions through collaborative partnerships. The program strengthens regional research ecosystems by funding capacity-building in facilities, workforce development, STEM pathways, and technology transfer for sustainable competitive advantage.

NSF supports early-career mathematical and physical sciences research at underrepresented institutions like R2 universities and minority-serving schools. This funding helps emerging faculty build competitive research programs and expand STEM workforce diversity.

NSF seeks innovative research proposals that build STEM research capacity in underrepresented jurisdictions through collaborative networks. Projects must advance emerging or interdisciplinary research areas while developing skilled workforce and ensuring long-term sustainability.

NASA seeks space technology research and development proposals across all innovation areas to advance transformational capabilities for civil space missions. The umbrella solicitation funds R&D, prototypes, and demonstrations from universities, small businesses, national labs, and NASA centers.

Air Combat Command Commercial Solutions Opening seeking innovative commercial technologies and services across 16 topics to enhance ACC mission capabilities and close capability gaps.

CHEERS (Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring and Sustaining) Broad Agency Announcement Open Period 1 seeking medical technology and human enhancement R&D proposals.

Resilient Analytic Platforms for Intelligence Delivery (RAPID) ARA seeks innovative cloud-based intelligence analysis tools, workflow automation, and cyber-resilient dashboards. Estimated $237M total funding.

Army Commercial Solutions Opening for advanced manufacturing technologies, secure digital environments, and sustainable practices in ammunition industrial base. Modernization and integration focus.